Panasonic Dmc Fz50 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ50
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Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
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Before Use
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Before UseDear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to 
thank you for purchasing this Panasonic 
Digital Camera. Please read these 
Operating Instructions carefully and keep 
them handy for future reference.
Information for Your 
Safety
Carefully observe copyright laws.
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or 
discs or other published or broadcast 
material for purposes other than your 
own private use may infringe copyright 
laws. Even for the purpose of private 
use,...

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FCC Note: (U.S. only)
This equipment has been tested and 
found to comply with the limits for a 
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 
designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference 
in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if 
not installed and used in accordance 
with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications....

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-If you see this symbol-
wCare of the camera
•Do not strongly shake or bump the 
camera. The camera may stop operating 
normally, pictures may not be recorded or 
the lens may be damaged.
• Sand or dust may cause the camera to 
malfunction. Make sure that sand or 
dust does not get into the lens or the 
terminals when using the camera on a 
beach etc.
• Make sure that water does not get into the 
camera when using it on a rainy day or on 
a beach.
• If water or seawater splashes on...

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wAbout the Lens
• Do not press the lens with excessive 
for ce.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens 
facing the sun as it may cause the camera 
to malfunction. Also, be careful when you 
leave the camera outside or near a 
window.
• When there is dirt (water, oil, and 
fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the 
lens, the picture may be affected. Lightly 
wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, 
dry cloth before and after taking pictures.
wAbout Condensation (When the lens 
or...

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About The Mode Dial
Adjust part  to the desired mode.
The mode dial can be rotated 360Q. Rotate 
it slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. 
: Program AE mode (P32)
The exposure is automatically adjusted by 
the camera.
: Aperture-priority AE mode (P57)
The shutter speed is automatically 
determined by the aperture value you set.
: Shutter-priority AE mode (P57)
The aperture value is automatically 
determined by the shutter speed you set.
: Manual exposure mode (P58)
The exposure...

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wAbout the front dial and rear dial
Instructions for using these dials in the 
operating instructions are given with 
illustrations that match the screen icons.
• Rotate the front dial and rear dial slowly 
but surely.
: Front dial
: Rear dialwAbout the LCD monitor
At the time when this camera is purchased, 
the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera 
body. Move the LCD monitor in the 
directions shown in the figure below.
: LCD Monitor open knobs
Open the LCD monitor opening knob...

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Before Use
Information for Your Safety ....................... 2
About The Mode Dial ................................ 6
Preparation
Standard Accessories ............................. 10
Names of the Components ..................... 10
Quick Guide ............................................ 12
Screen Display........................................ 13
Charging the Battery with the Charger...... 16
About the Battery (charging/number of 
recordable pictures) ............................ 16...

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• [WB ADJUST.]
Finely adjusting the 
white balance ................................... 85
• [SENSITIVITY]
Setting the light sensitivity ................ 85
• [ASPECT RATIO]
Setting the aspect ratio of pictures ... 87
• [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY]
Setting a picture size and quality thatmatches your use of the pictures ..... 87
• [AUDIO REC.] 
Recording still pictures with audio...... 89
• [METERING MODE]
Deciding the method to measure 
brightness ......................................... 89
• [AF...

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Preparation
Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included 
before using the camera.
1SD Memory Card (32 MB)
(Indicated as “Card” in the text)
2Battery Pack
(Indicated as “Battery” in the text)
3Battery Charger
(Indicated as “Charger” in the text)
4USB Connection Cable
5AV  C a b l e6CD-ROM7Shoulder Strap
8Lens Cap9Lens Hood
• For information about optional 
accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera 
Accessory System”. (P135)
Names of the 
Components
1Lens (P5)
2...